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Table 6 Use of iodised salt and knowledge about iodine depending on the type of diet (Germany)

From: Knowledge and awareness about and use of iodised salt among students in Germany and Greece

Type of diet

Use of iodised salt

Knowledge about the fact that…

iodised salt is a good iodine source

seaweed is a good iodine source

vegans may have an increased risk of becoming iodine-deficient

 

n (%)

Vegan (n = 8)

4 (57)a

6 (75)

7 (88)

2 (25)

Other plant-based diets: Vegetarian/Flexitarian/Pescetarian (n = 62)

20 (36)b

23 (37)

33 (53)

14 (23)

Omnivorous (n = 282)

123 (47)c

122 (43)

132 (47)

114 (40)

  1. an = 7
  2. bn = 55
  3. cn = 260